Festivals

Onam, Vishu and Christmas are celebrated by all communities. In Ollur St.Antony's church , the famous festival of Arch. Angel St.Raphael is celebrated on 24th October every year. Vala (Bangle) processions of the festival are very attractive by glittering chariot, colourful umbrellas, panchavadya and is followed by Fabulous fire works. In the Durga Temple Edakkunny, Uthram Vilakku (Pooram) is celebrated in the month of March/April every year. The Pooram festivals of Edakkunny, Thaikkattussery and Kuttanallur are made attractive with colorful umbrellas, ornamently decorated elephants, panchavadya etc. Edakkunny Vilakku is continuation of Arattupuzha Pooram. All other churches and temples are having their own festivals according to their schedules. Edakkunny, Thiakkattussery and Kuttanallur temples are very old. Famous Roman Catholic Church of Ollur was founded in the year 1718 A.D. The church is rich in holy items of gold and silver. Wooden carvings (Dharu Silpa Vela) in the back ground of main altar, pulpit and wooden beams are magnificient and beautiful. Wall paintings (Mural pictures) are also old and highly artistic beyond your imagination. Seven storied bell tower, 12 feet holy cross, fixed in front of the church by single granite stone are very important monuments. The tomb of Rev. Mother Evuprasia,the famous pilgrim centre is at St. Mary's convent Ollur. She is a servant of God, and member of C M C congregation.

Name	Phone	Address
Churches
St. Antony's Forane Church	352339	Ollur.
St. Paul's Church		Thaikkattussery
St. Thomas Church	352545	Padavaradu.
St. Don Bosco Church	353370	Mariyapuram.
St. Joseph's Church	423340	Kuriachira.
Mar Oudeeso Church		Kuriachira.
Mar Poulose Sleeha Church		Kuriachira.
St. Peter's Church	425165	NehruNagar, Kuriachira.
Mar Grogorious Parumala Church		Nehru Nagar.
Temples
Dhurga Temple		Edakkunny.
Subramanya Temple		Edakkunny.
Bhagavathy Temple		Kuttanallur.
Siva Temple		Thiruthur, Anchery.
Muthappan Temple		Anchery.
Badhrakaly Temple		Anchery.
Mariamma Kovil		Anchery.
Karikattukkara Temple		Anchery, Kuriachira.
Bhagavathy Temple		Anchery, Valarkavu
Bhagavathy And Dhanuvanthary Temple		Thaikkattussery.

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